TS 12563

TS 12563 is a vocational standard that defines the refrigerating system installation technician occupation and addresses how this occupation is classified, together with how the characteristics of technical personnel at different levels are assessed. In practical refrigeration work, plant and installation are closely linked to the assembly, connection and preparation of the cooling system; therefore, tools, equipment and the technical profile of the occupation are treated as part of the same professional framework.

Technical context of the occupation

In general technical terms, a refrigerating system installation technician works with systems in which components such as the compressor, condenser, evaporator, expansion device and piping operate together. Proper installation is important for leak-tightness, correct circulation of the refrigerant circuit and compatibility between components. Based on the definition of the occupation and the tools and equipment used in the field, this standard provides a framework for comparing competence levels in a structured way.

Classification and evaluation focus

The standard covers the classification of the refrigerating system installation technician, the characteristics expected at each class, and the measurement and evaluation criteria for those characteristics. This approach helps distinguish levels of occupational competence in a more orderly way. In vocational standards, classification usually brings together knowledge, practical skill, application ability and familiarity with the equipment used in the trade within one common frame of reference.

• Definition of the cooling plant and refrigerating installation
• Classification of the refrigerating system installation trade
• Tools, equipment and devices used in the occupation
• Characteristics of technical personnel at different classes
• Measurement criteria and evaluation principles